Two killed in attack on Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia as UAE condemns Houthi attack

Summary

Two people were killed in an attack on an airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, according to authorities as reported by the BBC. The National reports that the UAE condemned a Houthi attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia. The BBC says the attack is the latest in a series of Houthi movement attacks that have targeted airports and other sites in the kingdom. The available reporting does not give further details on the attackers or the casualties.

Timeline

1. The National

   22 Oct 2026, 04:20 UTCSource ↗

   The National's live Middle East coverage reports that the UAE condemned a Houthi attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia.

2. BBC

   22 Oct 2026, 09:14 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports, citing authorities, that two people were killed in an attack on an airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, and says it is the latest in a series of Houthi movement attacks on airports and other sites in the kingdom.